I am an enthusiastic and skilled animator and director based in Detroit, MI, passionate about creating engaging and visually compelling animation projects. With experience directing a student film and animating commercials, I enjoy working collaboratively with teams to bring stories and concepts to life through animation. I have developed a broad range of skills from key framing and character design to background rendering and cleanup, and I am always eager to learn new techniques to enhance my craft. My journey includes directing and animating a student film named Eastern Star - VENTURE, working at Eat Rice Studio as an animator where I honed my commercial animation skills, and assisting in gallery event setups which enriched my artistic and organizational abilities. I am currently completing my Bachelor's degree in Entertainment Arts - Animation and have had the opportunity to study abroad in Japan, deepening my cultural insights and animation knowledge.

Zachary Torrence

I am an enthusiastic and skilled animator and director based in Detroit, MI, passionate about creating engaging and visually compelling animation projects. With experience directing a student film and animating commercials, I enjoy working collaboratively with teams to bring stories and concepts to life through animation. I have developed a broad range of skills from key framing and character design to background rendering and cleanup, and I am always eager to learn new techniques to enhance my craft. My journey includes directing and animating a student film named Eastern Star - VENTURE, working at Eat Rice Studio as an animator where I honed my commercial animation skills, and assisting in gallery event setups which enriched my artistic and organizational abilities. I am currently completing my Bachelor's degree in Entertainment Arts - Animation and have had the opportunity to study abroad in Japan, deepening my cultural insights and animation knowledge.

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I am an enthusiastic and skilled animator and director based in Detroit, MI, passionate about creating engaging and visually compelling animation projects. With experience directing a student film and animating commercials, I enjoy working collaboratively with teams to bring stories and concepts to life through animation. I have developed a broad range of skills from key framing and character design to background rendering and cleanup, and I am always eager to learn new techniques to enhance my craft.

My journey includes directing and animating a student film named Eastern Star - VENTURE, working at Eat Rice Studio as an animator where I honed my commercial animation skills, and assisting in gallery event setups which enriched my artistic and organizational abilities. I am currently completing my Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Arts - Animation and have had the opportunity to study abroad in Japan, deepening my cultural insights and animation knowledge.

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Work Experience

Senior Film - Director and Animator at VENTURE (student film)
May 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Directed and animated the student film Eastern Star - VENTURE, overseeing a production team of 9 people. Managed project workflow to ensure a cohesive and high-quality animated film.
Animator at Eat Rice Studio
August 1, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Worked as an animator for commercial projects, creating key frames, adding color, and cleaning up animations. Learned new animation techniques and effectively communicated with team members to deliver satisfactory products.
Gallery Assistant at Visions of Peace
April 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Assisted in setting up gallery pieces in an engaging and visually pleasing manner by utilizing interior design. Hosted events by welcoming visitors and providing an enjoyable gallery experience.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Entertainment Arts - Animation at College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education